1927-06-07 Regular CC MinutesGTUAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 7TH, 1927.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Otis presidirg..
The roll was called and Councilmen Calcutt, Latham, Neiss, Noble and
President Otis (5) were noted present. Absent; None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 17th, 1927 were approved as read.
The minutes of the special meeting of May 31st, 1927 were approved as read.
1.V/ The regular order of business was suspended in order to permit Mr. George
H. Hagy, representing the West End Merchants' Association, to address the council
requesting official endorsement of a proposed dance to be held at Neptune Beach
for the benefit of Mr. Byron Summers, who contemplates entering and representing
the City of Alameda at a marathon swim to be held at Lake Ontario. Mr. Neiss so
moved, seconded by Mr. Latham and same carried unanimously.
Mr. Joseph Brady, representing the J. H. Baxter Co. addressed the council
relative to the condition of the Fruitvale Bridge and urged that the council
use every endeavor to have the bridge repaired as soon as possible.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1144.
Trgnsferring $15,000.00 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1145.
ansferring; $2,944.67 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund.
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.-,
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1146.
Declaring Public Interest and Necessity Require
the Acquisition of a Lot for School Purposes."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1147.
Accepting Grant of a Parcel of Land on Bay
Island Avenue, and Consenting to the Recordation
of said Grant."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following papers were ordered filed:
Copy of Deed, Noble F. Justice and Marion B. Justice to City of Alameda,
re Bay Island Avenue property.
Oath of Office, Pat King as Special Police Officer.
Report of Municipal Electric Light Plant for month of April, 1927.
The following communications were received:
10. From the Alameda Improvement Club, relative to east bay terminus of San
Francisco Bay Bridge. Ordered filed.
11,/ From Charles A. Beardsley, Secretary, Alameda City Land Company, relative
to this Company's holdings opposite the Municipal Golf Course. Ordered filed.
12.V From Edward A. Allen, requesting the city to repair sidewalk at the south
end of Cedar Street. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the
City Manager to report hack to the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble
i and carried.
13.4 From the Key Sys em 'Transit Company, advising of the temporary discon-
tinuance of the Fernside motor bus line. Mr. Calcutt stated that this bus line
was voluntarily put in by the Key System Transit Company at the time the Peerless
stage Company offered to install bus lines within the city and even though the
High Street Bridge was temporarily out of commission, the Fernside motor bus line
should still continue in operation. After further discussion, Mr. Neiss moved
that the City Attorney be instructed to ask the Railroad Commission for a hearing
in the matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and the same carried
unanimously.
14.1ifr From the City Planning Commission containing Resolution relative to San
Francisco Bay Bridge. Ordered filed.
From the Nayor, Auditor and City Manager, re count of money. Ordered
filed.
16o/ From the City Manager, relative to dangerous conditions prevailing on
that area of Bay Farm Island now being used as an air field. After discussion,
Mr. Neiss moved that the City Manager be instructed to permit no further fly-
ing from the so-called air port. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and
carried unanimously.
171 From the City Clerk, requesting annual vacation with permission to leave
the State. Mr. Latham moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr.
Noble and carried.
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Communications were received from Bullock & Kellogg; Peat, Marwick,
Mitchell and Company and W. H. Cramer, relative to the audit of the city's
books. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that Mr. W. H. Cramer be employ-
ed at a monthly remuneration of $75.00, this employment to continue at the
pleasure of the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried
unanimously.
From the Alameda Real Estate Board, re Resolution passed that both
Central and Santa Clara Avenues between Park Street and Broadway be reclassi-
fied to a Business District. Ordered filed.
20.1 From E. M. Shaw, protesting action of Alameda Real Estate Board and
opposing reclassification of Central Avenue from Park Street to Broadway.
Ordered filed.
21, Mr. Neiss moved that the council, together with the City Manager make
an investigation as to the necessity for the creation of a new business
district, on streets as outlined by the Alameda Real Estate Board. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
22.V From the City Planning Commission recommending the denial of the
petition for the reclassification of the lot situated on the north side of
Central Avenue, approximately 261 feet west of Broadway adjoining the hotel
property to a Business District, Class V, permitting the erection of a
garage. Mr. Noble moved that action by the council be laid over until
such time as the council reports its findings after the proposed investi-
gation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
23.1 From the City Planning Commission recommending the granting of the
petition for the reclassification of the property at 1536 Buena Vista Avenue,
from a Residence District, Class I, to a Business District, Class III, Mr.
Latham moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be
approved, seconded by Mr. Niess and carried unanimously.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending the granting of
the petition for the reclassification of the property situated on the
north side of Buena Vista Avenue, commencing at a point 100 feet east of
Oak Street, thence easterly 100 feet from a Residence District, Class II,
to a Church District, Class IV. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Calcutt aril
carried unanimously.
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251 From City Attorney Locke, containing progressive report re estuary
bridges. Ordered filed.
26A/ In the matter of the hearing on the counci l's own initiative for the
reclassification of the lot situated on the west side of Benton Street,
commencing at a point fifty feet north of Encinal Avenue. Mr. Noble moved
that the present proceedings be dropped and that the City Clerk_ re-post
notices to change zone from a Business District, Class V, to-a Residence
District, Class II. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and sane carried
unanimous
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The following Ordinances came up for passage and were read by the
erk:-
"Ordinance No.
New Series,
An Ordinance Prohibiting the Deposit of Sewage on
Tidelands, and Requiring Arks, House-Boats and
other Structures Situated on Tide Lands to Connect
with the Sewer System of the City."
Mr. Carl Strom was present in the council chamber and protested the passage
of the ordinance. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that further considera-
tion of the passage of the ordinance be laid over for further investigation.
/The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending Section 784 of the Municipal Code
Relating to the Distribution of Handbills
and Advertising Matter."
Mr. Calcutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
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The following Ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provision
of the Charter:-
" Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 195, N. S.
'Providing for the Regulation and Licensing of
Air-planes, Sea-planes, Hydro-planes, Balbons
and Other Aircraft in the City of Alameda," so
as to require all air-craft whether housed in
the City or elsewhere to be subjected to the
Regulations of said Ordinance No. 195, New
Series.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
1536 Buena Vista Ave."
"Ordinanle No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Church
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
Bay Farm Island, Class VII
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying 13roperty.
Bay Farm Island, Class IV."
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Providing that Multiple Dwellings of Class II
When of Steel Frame or Reinforced Concrete
Construction may be Seven (7) Stories and a
Basement in Height."
Mr. Neiss moved that Fire Chief W. T. Steinmetz be allowed a sum not to
exceed $165.00 to attend the Fire Chief's Convention to be held in Portland
during August. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and on roll call carried
by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Latham, Neiss and Noble.
(4). Noes: Council-president Otis, (1). Absent: None.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 614.22; Police Depart-
men 94.55; Fire Department, $186.40; Street Department, 2532.62; Heqlth Depart-
men 215.34; Recreatioh Department, $233.56; Golf Course Department, 04528.87;
Store Department, $90.95; Council Relief Fund, $180.84; Health Center Fund,
$203.72; Electric Light Fund, $4510.11; Pension Fund, $944.16; East Bay Water Co.
Payments Fund, $2952.77; and Compensation Insurance Fund, $242.31, having been
approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Alameda Times Star
Associated Oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Borle, C. A.
Boyd, Ralph T.
Brandt, Louis
City Market
Croll, F. J.
East Bay Water Co.
Encinal Press
Ford, N. O.
TT IT TT
Hickok, C. E.
Hospital Specialty Co., The
Johnson Co., S. T.
Lillick, Ira S.
Lunt, Geo. D.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Newcomb, Chas. A.
Otis, Frank
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Patrick & Co.
Rauber, R. J.
Seeley, Esther
Typewriter Guy
General Departments.
Printing
Fuel Oil
Rat Traps
Services
Premium
Services
Meat for poison
Auto upkeep
Water
Letterheads
Ordinance Backs
Tax Letters
Auto upkeep
Supplies
Distillate
Refund of taxes
Additional premium
Greasing car
--Supplies for City Manager
Mayor's Allowance
Gas
Repairing dater
Repairs to Lina-A-Time
Services
Inspection
Total -
6.50
4.35
3.70
165.00
32.40
37.50
.50
25.00
21.48
17.75
11.50
6.00
25.00
4.90
52.76
23.22
.70
2.71
.75
50.00
4.75
4.50
2.00
100.00
11.25
$ 614.22
Associated Oil Company
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Typewriter Guy '
Western Union Tel. Co.
Associated Oil Company
Brunje, B. H.
Crocker Co., H. S.
East Bay Water Co.
Gardner, U. S.
Kronke Brampton Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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TV TV 1 TV
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Patrick & Co.
Salisbury, A. C.
Steinmetz, W. T.
Typewriter Guy
Western Union Tel, Co.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
Associated Oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Water Co.
Haynes, M.
Hutchinson Co., Inc.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Richfield Oil Co.
Siegler, Louis
Typewriter Guy
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Alameda Furniture Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Bischoff's Surgical House
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
Carpenter, Dr. T.
Cutter Laboratory
TV rt
u TV
Elster Printing Co.
Encinal Coal & Ice Co.
Ford, N. 0
Herron, Eugenia
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Mulford Co., H. K.
Schaefer, Victor L.
Snow, Vfilliam
Typewriter Guy
VJarhurst, Dorothy
California Mill & Lumber Co.
California Wire Cloth Co.
Collins & Keanrs
Crane, F. J.
Dodge Co., 7. A.
East Bay ':rater Co.
-Franklin, Helen S.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Piatt Photo Company
Powell Bros'. Inc.
Rhodes-Jamieson & C 6
Senna, Joe
Siegler, Louis
Typewriter Guy
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Winkler, Simon, Jr.
Police Department.
Gasoline
Repairs and charge of batteries
Gas
Typewriter inspection
Clock rental
Total
Fire Department.
Gasoline
Sulphuric Acid
Record Book
Water
Paint & Brushes
Awning
Material for Socket
Battery recharges
Supplies
Gas
Moulding Stamp
Supplies
Revolving fund
Typewriter inspection
Clock rental
Total -
Street Department.
Printing
Gasoline
Supplies
Labor and parts
Water
Work done on tools
Repairs to street
Lumber
Screenings
Oil
Work done during April & May
Typewriter inspection
Supplies
Total -
Health Department.
Curtains
Laundry
Supplies
TV
Transportation
Vaccine virus
TV TV
Ty TV
Letterheads
Ice
Printing
Services
Alfalfa
Antitoxin
Supplies
Services
Typewriter Inspection
Services
Total -
Recreation Department.
Door and sash
Wire netting
Grease
Repairs to plumbing
Supplies
Water
Substitute play director
Lumber for stakes
Gas
Films and prints
Cement
Lime and cement
Lumber
Supplies
Typewriter Inspection
Supplies
Services
Total -
yi) 37.50
0
'7 .
48.98
.57
6.00
1.50
94.55
30.00
6.37
3.14
24.55
17.45
20.00
11.58
1.00
2.30
40.99
.50
2.50
22.02
2.25
1.75
$ 186.40
$ 1934.75
7.50
100.25
3.60
26.44
17.90
5.25
11.43
.70
361.75
46.05
11.60
2.25
4.15
2532.62
22.40
4.84
8.00
3.31
35.00
1.76
3.60
1.76
9.25
5.50
18.50
70.82
3.50
4.50
.85
5.00
4.50
12.25
215.34
6.45
5.43
4.50
39.70
.54
46.17
27.00
3.97
7.22
7.08
.85
3.35
10.00
2.00
2 2
.5
2.05
65.00
233.56
Labor
Alameda
Alameda
Alameda
TT
Furniture Co.
Shade Shop
Times Star
TT TT
Associated Oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific
Bradley Col, Milton
California Wire Cloth Co.
Campbell, Fred S.
Dias, Manuel S.
Dietz Motor Co.
Eucinal Press, The
Jones Co., Ed.
Kanyuck, George
Kronke-Braapton Co.
Lee, Samuel
TV
TV TT
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Oakland Fire Extinguisher
Pacific TeL & TeL Co.
Patrick & Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Robert Implement Co.
Smith, Chas.
Van Pelt, J. W.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Werner, Carl
West Disinfecting Co.
Crocker
TV
TV
Hickok, 0. E., City Manager
Co., H.
TT TV
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TV
Course Department.
Furniture
Shades
Printing
TT
Gasoline
Co, Supplies
Pencils
Wire netting
Supplies
Rent of rake
Parts
Printing
Buttons
Services
Supplies - Flag pole
Comfort Station, etc.
Show Case
Clubhouse equipment
Lumber
Co. Fire Extinguisher
Rental and service charge
Signs
Sand
Supplies
Plumbing
Painting-
Supplies
Architect's Fees
Sanitary supplies
Alameda City Social Service Bd.
Anderson, R.
Eason, Bell
East Bay Water Co.
Fontaine, Henry
Konigshofer's
Maxwell, Jennie
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific as & Electric 0o.
Togs
Typewriter Guy
Whitten Shoe Store
Alameda County Tuberculosis Assn.
Alameda Sanatorium
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Bush Electric Corporation
Hittenberger, Emil J.
Lincoln Park. Pharmacy
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Oakland-California Towel Company
Schultz, Herbert D.
Addressograph Sales Co.
Alameda Times Star
TV TV VT
American Smelting & Refining Co.
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
TV TV TV TV TT
Bater Co. J. H.
Columbia Auto Sheet Metal Works
Crane Co.
grocer Co., H. S.
Day Co., Thomas
East Bay Water Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Fish, M. H.
Fuller & Co., W.
General Electric
TV TV
TV TV
Gilson Electrical
TV TV
TV TV
Pe
CO.
TV
TV
Supply Co.
TV IT
TV TV
Tot^1
Store Department.
Paste
Supplies
TV
Money advanced for stamps
Total
Council Relief Fund.
Money advanced for rent
Rent
TV
Water
Rent
Supplies
Rent
Electricity
as
Supplies
Typewriter inspection
Repairing shoes -
Total
Health Center Fund.
Care at Del Valle Farm
Room and attendance
Service
Supplies
Choc tonic
Electricity
Service
Glasses
Total
Electric Light Fund,
Supplies
Printing
Books
Supplies
71
It
Poles
Repairs
Supplies
TV
Lighting
Water
Rent
Labor and
Supplies
IT
TV
11
TV
TV
11
fixtures
material
47
371.51
128.25
3.80
73.60
7.70
32.23
38.44
10.58
15.68
596.25
6.00
13.02
4.25
8.25
65.00
76.25
579,00
95.00
304.85
12.25
13.50
8.82
2.00
173.79
65.10
80.00
145.00
35.43
530.90
32.42
4528.87
3.33
13.00
24.6
50.00
90.95
25.00
15.00
5.00
3.93
25.00
48.18
5.00
3.13
10.64
30.45
1.50
8.01
180.84
1/4
68.00
27.00
11.24
1.25
30.00
5.40
9.25
20.48
31.10
203.72
9.01
47.90
215.00
76.44
10.89
1.25
636.80
1.50
.28
1.56
110.00
60.00
5.44
274.00
34.11
59.88
993.38
21.30
116.05
551.77
171.26